Broadcasting regulations in the uk

Journalism Notes:

Ofcom:

The communications regulator within the uk, providing authority and protection within media. They are accountable to parliament and appeal to a wide range of interests and beliefs.

Related the communications act of 2003

They have authority over; TV and radio, looking at sponsorships, product placement to allow fairness and privacy.

The code had been drafted from the human rights act of 1998 looking specificity at right of freedom and expression.

They ensure people get the best from their communication services and protect people against scams and sharp practices.

They are funded from a grant-aid by the Government.

It also sets rules for certain sectors powering communication laws.

They provide fast services such as broadband and a huge range of programmes and topics to provide entrainment for all.

People are automatically protected against harmful, offensive material within TV and radio. Also being protected from having their privacy invaded.

… and viewers of a demand service are protected against harmful content.

Ofcom does not regulate adverts, bbc world service, licence fee or print media of any sort.

Ofcom & BBC:

Ofcome has been regulating the BBC since 2016, demeaning that audiences can expect high quality , original, entertaining and thought provoking material. They are also promised that they can completely trust what they see and hear.

They have the regulatory responsibility for all areas within the BBC, including content standards, accuracy and impartiality of news or any programs covering political & controverisal issues or current public policy.

… although Ofcom holds the BBC accountable under its rules and their broadcasting code.

‘BBC first’ means that the BBC handles all the complaints on the first time round. If the audience are not satisfied with the BBC’s response they can further take it to Ofcom themselves.

The BBC & Ofcom both hold obligations to consider the impacts of the BBC’s activity on fairness an effectiveness.

The broadcasting code:

Protection of youth – a watershed is put in place from 21:00 to 05:30 each day.